OBITUARIES

Bobbie Jeanne Tooey VanBreemen passed peacefully on February 9, 2023. A short memorial service will be held in Bridge City, TX at St Paul United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial service in Oak Bluff Memorial Park Port Neches, Texas on April 22, 2023.Born in Oklahoma February 28, 1932, Jeanne was the only child and daughter of Lurlene...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Peter Joseph “Pete” Crifasi IV will be held on Wednesday February 22, 2023, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am, at Healing Place Church Annex, 19202 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge.Pete was born in Baton Rouge on November 26, 1967, and passed to eternal life on February 13, 2023,...

On Monday, February 13, 2023, Jude Paul Anthony Hibbs, loving husband, father, brother, uncle and nephew passed away at the age of 46. Jude was born on April 21, 1976 in Metairie, Louisiana to Gerald and Antoinette Lovoi Hibbs. He was an Archbishop Rummel High School alum. He received his Culinary Degree from Delgado Community college in New Orleans, Louisiana....

Jean Marie Patty Melanson of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 2, 2023, at the age of 70 after a lengthy battle with kidney disease.Jean was born in Oxford, Mississippi on November 22, 1952, to parents William Sr. & Sondra Smith Patty. After living in many states due to her father’s work, they settled in Baton Rouge in 1966....

Joseph Thomas Payne, was born on March 5, 1984 in Tucker, Georgia. He passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 38. Joseph had a very loving, outgoing personality. He will be remembered for his big smile, desire to make you laugh, and his willingness to help others. He was a kind, loving...

Homer G. LeBourgeois, born on March 23, 1941 in Whitehall, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 4:12pm at the age of 81. Homer enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, working with his tools, gardening, and his little dog, Precious. He was a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6389, the Asbestos Workers Local...

Robert Erwin Lee, 62, born on August 24th, 1960 went peacefully to his heavenly home on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 9:20am surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, LA and a native of Jackson, LA. He was a retired registered nurse and an alumnus of Southeastern Louisiana University. Robert had an incredible sense of humor...

Gari DeAnne McCullough, 50, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on February 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.DeAnne was born on May 23, 1972, in Baton Rouge. She graduated from Belaire High School in 1990. After working to support her family for a time. She went on achieve her bachelor’s degree in general studies from Southeastern Louisiana University...

Robin Lynn Hunt born on December 2, 1954 in Boise, Idaho, passed away in Baton Rouge, LA on January 29, 2023 at the age of 68.  Robin traveled and worked as a Truck driver for many years. He enjoyed carpentry work and was an overall handyman.  Robin is survived by his wife, Florida Hunt; 2 daughters, Amanda Stewart, Elizabeth Frasure;...

Carla Marie Falkenmayer, born April 14th, 1945 in Teaneck, New Jersey, passed away on November 17th, 2022 at the age of 77 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. During her life, Carla served as a certified behavioral therapist. She obtained a bachelor’s degree of science in music education, double majoring in piano and percussion while attending Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York....

Paul Douglas Johnson, born on December 11th, 1954, gained his wings and joined his wife with the lord on January 23rd, 2023, at the age of 68. Paul’s love and knowledge of vehicles fueled his lifelong career as a mechanic. He believed he had a great sense of humor and was hilarious! He loved it when someone would “encourage” his...

John Kendrick, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep, with loved ones at his side on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born in Waco, Texas, to parents John D. Kendrick and Lillian Landry Kendrick.He attended Mandeville High School and Francis T. Nicholls High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. At the age of 17, John...

On Friday, February 3, 2023, Francine Pace Shehane passed through heaven’s gate peacefully at age 90 surrounded by her family. She was born July 14, 1932, in Penrose, Arkansas to Dor and Nannie Hedden Pace. Francine grew up in rural Arkansas in a loving, Christian household. Her father worked at the local lumber mill and later owned a small general...

Judy Oubre LaFountain passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in her home at the age of 79. She was a life long resident of Reserve, LA. Judy was a homemaker and an avid supporter of Riverside Academy. She is preceded in death by her parents Armond Joseph Oubre and Belle Canova Elfer. As well as her husband Harold...

Hilda Landry Amedee, 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Hilda was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; two children, Stephan Amedee (Karen) and Kathy Cedotal (Barney); three grandchildren, Stephanie Couch (Ben), Brandi Cedotal, and Brandon Cedotal; three great grandchildren, Reid...

Our beloved Joseph, passed away surrounded by family on the afternoon of Monday Jan 23, 2023, at the age of 69. He was a native of Baton Rouge, La and a resident of Zachary, La. He was a long time employee of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center and a lifelong LSU Tigers fan. He was preceded in death by...

Wallace C. McKenzie, Jr. was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on June 16, 1928, to Wallace C. McKenzie, Sr. and Ethel Teddlie McKenzie.  He died on February 1, 2023, at his home in Baton Rouge with his daughter at his side.  The eldest of four children, Wallace was reared in a loving home in Pineville, Louisiana with his two sisters, Lillian...

Paul Dennis Hamilton, a Veteran of the Vietnam War and native of Prarieville, LA passed away on January 23, 2023 surrounded by family at the age of 77.Paul had a passion for life and lived it to the fullest acquiring many friends along the way. He was born October 25, 1946 to Vera and Charles Hamilton. He attended Dutchtown High...

Neal John Barbier, age 60, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of Metairie, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. A visitation will be held in his honor on Friday, February 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, LA beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a memorial mass to follow at 11:30 a.m. Neal is survived by his...

Marjorie Kathryn Killen Backstedt, 96 went home to God January 27, 2023.  The Daughter of William E. Killen & Minnie (Harrison) Killen of Birmingham, England & Liverpool, England respectfully.  Marjorie K. Backstedt was born in Liverpool, England Jul 12, 1926.  The Liverpool Lioness made her home and raised her family in Jefferson Parish, LA for the last 69 years.  Met...